“The Sound of Music” casting announced at Theatre 29

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Charlie Thomas
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Theatre 29 is thrilled to announce the cast for its upcoming production of the beloved musical “The Sound of Music,” directed by Lisa Hodgson and Bianca Stoker. This heartwarming story follows Maria, a spirited postulant who brings joy to the seven children of the strict Captain von Trapp as they face the looming rise of Nazism in 1938 Austria.

Starring Analisa Pilecki as Maria, Graham Cooley as Captain von Trapp, and Catt Christine as Liesl, the cast also includes Nancy Abramson, Cindy Ross, Gabriel Figueredo, and many other talented performers ready to bring this timeless tale to life. The production will run December 6 to December 22, with a special opening night fundraiser on December 6 featuring a silent auction and a delightful selection of food and drinks to support Theatre 29.

Tickets are available now at theatre29.org or by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151. 

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of “The Sound of Music” this holiday season!

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Charlie Thomas
Charlie Thomas
Charlie Thomas is a local theatrical director, actor, producer, stage designer and playwright with over thirty-five years’ experience in both professional and non-professional live theatre, film, television, and radio. His pedigree includes most of the major theatrical companies in the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin including Theatre 29, Hi-Desert Playhouse, Groves Cabin Theatre, Palm Canyon Theatre and College of the Desert, to name a very few. Charlie is an active member of the greater desert performing arts scene. He currently serves as Vice-President on the Theatre 29 board of directors. He also serves on the board of the Desert Theatre League, a live performance support organization that provides judging and awards for theatrical and dance excellence for over 39 organizations. He is also a founding panelist of the Alliance of Desert Theatres which formed during the COVID-19 pandemic to network with performing arts houses all over the desert for support and networking while the industry was shutdown. During his theatrical career, Charlie has won many Desert Theatre League performance awards as well as their “Sidney Harmon” award which recognizes honorees for exhibiting theatrical excellence. Charlie Thomas joined Z107.7 in April 2020 and has greatly come to enjoy the everchanging scope of the work. He has also enjoyed the opportunity to share his breadth of knowledge and experience as Z107.7’s Entertainment Reporter. He is grateful to be able to share news stories about the wide variety of arts our beautiful basin has to offer.

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